Meaning of the word bombastic in English

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bombastic

US /bɑːmˈbæs.tɪk/
UK /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/

Adjective

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

Example:
His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience.
The politician was known for his bombastic rhetoric.
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